Monday, September 14, 2009

From Scared to Praise!

Have you ever had a doctor scare you? I have had a cough for a couple of months and even lost my voice for a couple of days. So my doctor tried this and then tried that and then...he sent me to St. Vincent to take 3 tests for...guess what TB. Now that scared me. They put me in isolation and closed the door and kept their distance each time. I'm not used to this. Maybe it is what those lepers in India feel like when they have leprosy. Nobody wants to be around you. Go ahead and yell "unclean." This surely gives you pause as to what your future might really be like.

But the good news! About a half hour ago my phone rang and it was my doctor's nurse with wonderful news. All three tests were negative. Yeah!!! I can be back among the living. My life isn't over. I still have work to do. He's not finished with me yet.

Of course having TB isn't fatal but it would certainly put a big crimp in my style and put me out of commission for a long time. So you see why I am praising the Lord. Join me in praising him and thanking him for the way he directs my path and also for the way he directs yours. He has his plans for you as well as for me. This gives us expectancy and joy each morning as our feet hit the floor. Okay, Lord, what do you have in store for me today? I'm ready. Let's go.

4 comments:

Gary Sweeten said...

Donna, I am so happy you are OK. In fact, you are better than OK when you are using this time to write and touch thousands with your pen that is "Mightier than the sword."

It is wonderful to think that God saved your life several years ago so you could be a blessing to so many in evangelism and missions.

Go girl!

Unknown said...

What great news to start the week! So thankful for your good news and thankful for your praise to God and your ongoing desire to serve Him regardless of life's circumstances. God bless you!

Becky Stanley said...

Donna,I praise the Lord with you for what He continues to do in and through you to bless the nations. Keep on keeping on!!!

BruceR said...

Great Donna. Keep up the good work.
Bruce